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Since its humble beginnings in 1935, when founder Harold Webster Smith raised $25,000 from friends and family to help build and buy homes during the Great Depression, Webster Bank has stayed true to its mission of empowering individuals, families, and businesses to reach their financial goals. In 2025, the bank proudly marks a significant milestone: 90 years of dedication to clients, colleagues, and the communities it is privileged to serve. Today, Webster Bank offers differentiated lines of business, including Commercial and Consumer Banking. With the acquisition of HSA Bank and Ametros, it's created a Healthcare Financial Services segment. The bank understands the intersection of health and wealth and is helping millions of clients across the country manage their complex healthcare financial needs. With this diversified portfolio, Webster is a national financial services company with over $80 billion in assets and one of the largest, publicly-traded commercial banks in the United States. With a multi-billion-dollar Community Investment Strategy, the bank has meaningfully advanced its commitment to strengthen vibrant communities, drive economic vitality, and support the well-being of cities and towns. Its signature Finance Labs initiative offers unique financial literacy programs designed to help nonprofit community partners create opportunities for students to gain the skills needed for economic empowerment and financial success. Thanks to the efforts of colleagues across the organization, Webster received an "Outstanding" Community Reinvestment Act performance rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, its primary regulator. This marks the bank's third consecutive overall "Outstanding" rating, representing nine years of Webster excellence in meeting the needs of communities. With a disciplined approach to managing risk and a thoughtful strategy for growth, Webster is building for the long term, ensuring the company remains strong and reliable. The bank is immensely grateful for the trust placed in it over the past nine decades and eagerly anticipates working alongside its talented team to continue building a remarkable company that delivers meaningful value for all its stakeholders. Learn more about Webster Bank's legacy — and its vision for making progress with purpose. This post was created by Webster Bank with Insider Studios.
